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If you're trying to decide on the new Apple Watch with GPS only or the GPS + Cellular model, there are a few things you'll want to know before deciding if that extra $100 is worth it. Phone compatibility You may want the latest and greatest Apple Watch, but it's important to make sure your iPhone passes muster. The Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 12 or later. Make sure you're willing to upgrade your iPhone if you want to get the Series 4 If you don't need cellular, you can go back even further with your iPhone model. Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 12 or later. You still need the latest software upgrade, though. If you're going with the older model iPhone, you don't have to be on the latest software, but make sure your iPhone isn't too old. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 11 or later. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) requires an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 11 or later. … [Read more...] about Apple Watch Cellular vs GPS: What’s the difference?

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The Chinese government is exploring a merger of two of the nation’s top wireless carriers to speed up the development of 5G mobile services, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Visitors gather near a 5G stand of China Unicom during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Shanghai, China June 27, 2018. China Daily via REUTERS The merger, if it went ahead, would see state-controlled China Unicom merged with China Telecom, creating a combined carrier with a market capitalization of over $70 billion. The new firm would still lag behind larger peer China Mobile. China is pushing to rival the United States in an arms race to dominate the next-generation 5G mobile networks, a technology seen as strategically important in both Beijing and Washington, especially amid increasing global trade tensions. China Unicom, formally known as China United Network Communications, said it was not aware of the situation, in response to the … [Read more...] about China explores merger of carriers China Unicom, China Telecom:…

(Reuters) - The Chinese government is exploring a merger of two of the nation’s top wireless carriers to speed up the development of 5G mobile services, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The country's top leaders are reviewing a proposal to combine China United Network Communications Group Co (China Unicom) and China Telecommunications Corp, Bloomberg reported, adding that no decision has been made and it's also possible that a merger may not happen. bloom.bg/2MO3Kps State-controlled China Unicom, formally known as China United Network Communications, said it was not aware of the situation, in response to the report of a possible merger with China Telecom. China Telecom referred to their response at the time of interim results briefing and said they still have not been notified of any such plans. Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru and Sija Jiang in Hong Kong and Adam Jourdan in Shanghai; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier … [Read more...] about China explores merging China Unicom, China Telecom: Bloomberg

Another summer, another MobileSyrup roaming guide — and thanks to Canada’s unlocking fee ban, travelers in this country are more free to explore all of their options than ever before. Unfortunately, there are also some less-than-exciting changes for consumers. Spoiler alert: daily roaming features are now significantly more expensive at most carriers. In our 2018 roaming guide, we’ll provide a comprehensive list of wireless service options for the Canadian traveler abroad. From a breakdown of all the travelling options available through Canadian carriers, to the use of roaming SIMs or prepaid local options in foreign countries, this is all the information you need to travel without coming home to a shocking bill. Igor Bonifacic contributed materials to this guide. Use a roaming plan/feature from your Canadian carrier … [Read more...] about The best roaming options for Canadian travelers [2018 edition]

HONG KONG (Reuters/IFR) - China Tower, the world’s largest mobile mast operator, has won approval in Hong Kong for an IPO that could raise up to $10 billion, according to people familiar with the situation. FILE PHOTO - A sign of China Tower Corp is seen at the PT Expo China in Beijing, China September 20, 2016. REUTERS/Stringer The news comes as investors and bankers were on Friday awaiting the pricing of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s initial public offering, which could raise up to $6.1 billion. Xiaomi’s deal is seen as a key test of market sentiment for what is expected to be a packed second-half of the year in terms of IPOs in Hong Kong. China Tower won approval from Hong Kong’s listing committee, an independent group of market participants convened by the Hong Kong exchange. The company could begin pre-marketing of the deal as soon as next week. Books could open as soon as July 9. Timing will, however, depend somewhat on how well … [Read more...] about China Tower wins approval for Hong Kong IPO of up to $10 billion:…